Things to Remember:
- This should be fun, not a chore!
- It is with repetition, not competition that students will develop fluency.
- Students should say the entire fact, not just the answer.
- It should take no more than 3-5 minutes.
- There should be no more than 10-15 facts in a set.
- There should be a mix of new and old facts in each practice set.
- Facts should be taught in clusters, not as isolated pieces of information.
- Students should practice at school AND at home DAILY.
- Students should have the opportunity to correct mistakes and learn the correct response...no opt out.
- It is imperative that students do not feel singled out or punished for incorrect responses.